Sierra Nevada Corporation

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What is the name of Sierra Nevada Corporation's reusable spacecraft?

  1. Dream Chaser

  2. Starliner

  3. Dragon

  4. Orion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dream Chaser is a reusable spacecraft developed by Sierra Nevada Corporation for cargo and crew transportation to and from low Earth orbit.

When was Sierra Nevada Corporation founded?

  1. 1963

  2. 1984

  3. 1994

  4. 2003


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sierra Nevada Corporation was founded in 1963 by Fredrick R. Durham and John L. Biery.

Who is the current CEO of Sierra Nevada Corporation?

  1. Fatih Ozmen

  2. Elon Musk

  3. Jeff Bezos

  4. Richard Branson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fatih Ozmen is the current CEO of Sierra Nevada Corporation.

What is the name of Sierra Nevada Corporation's space systems division?

  1. Space Systems

  2. Aerospace Systems

  3. Defense Systems

  4. Electronic Systems


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sierra Nevada Corporation's space systems division is called Space Systems.

What is the name of Sierra Nevada Corporation's aircraft systems division?

  1. Aircraft Systems

  2. Aerospace Systems

  3. Defense Systems

  4. Electronic Systems


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sierra Nevada Corporation's aircraft systems division is called Aircraft Systems.

What is the name of Sierra Nevada Corporation's defense systems division?

  1. Defense Systems

  2. Aerospace Systems

  3. Space Systems

  4. Electronic Systems


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sierra Nevada Corporation's defense systems division is called Defense Systems.

What is the name of Sierra Nevada Corporation's electronic systems division?

  1. Electronic Systems

  2. Aerospace Systems

  3. Space Systems

  4. Defense Systems


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sierra Nevada Corporation's electronic systems division is called Electronic Systems.

How many employees does Sierra Nevada Corporation have?

  1. 3,000

  2. 5,000

  3. 10,000

  4. 15,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sierra Nevada Corporation has approximately 3,000 employees.

What is the annual revenue of Sierra Nevada Corporation?

  1. $1 billion

  2. $2 billion

  3. $3 billion

  4. $4 billion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sierra Nevada Corporation's annual revenue is approximately $1 billion.

What is the headquarters of Sierra Nevada Corporation?

  1. Sparks, Nevada

  2. Reno, Nevada

  3. Las Vegas, Nevada

  4. Carson City, Nevada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sierra Nevada Corporation's headquarters is located in Sparks, Nevada.

What is the mission of Sierra Nevada Corporation?

  1. To provide innovative and affordable solutions for space exploration and defense

  2. To develop and manufacture aircraft and spacecraft

  3. To provide engineering and technical services to government and industry

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sierra Nevada Corporation's mission is to provide innovative and affordable solutions for space exploration and defense, to develop and manufacture aircraft and spacecraft, and to provide engineering and technical services to government and industry.

What are some of Sierra Nevada Corporation's major projects?

  1. The Dream Chaser spacecraft

  2. The A-29 Super Tucano aircraft

  3. The MQ-9 Reaper drone

  4. The Global Hawk UAV


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Sierra Nevada Corporation's major projects include the Dream Chaser spacecraft, the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, the MQ-9 Reaper drone, and the Global Hawk UAV.

What are some of Sierra Nevada Corporation's major customers?

  1. NASA

  2. The U.S. Air Force

  3. The U.S. Navy

  4. The U.S. Army


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Sierra Nevada Corporation's major customers include NASA, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Army.

What are some of Sierra Nevada Corporation's major competitors?

  1. Boeing

  2. Lockheed Martin

  3. Northrop Grumman

  4. Raytheon


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Sierra Nevada Corporation's major competitors include Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon.

What is the future of Sierra Nevada Corporation?

  1. The company is expected to continue to grow and expand its operations.

  2. The company is expected to be acquired by a larger aerospace company.

  3. The company is expected to go bankrupt.

  4. The company is expected to be nationalized.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sierra Nevada Corporation is expected to continue to grow and expand its operations in the coming years.

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